Homework

News about Homework, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Oct. 24, 2011

Some of New York City's most competitive schools are decreasing students' workload amid growing concerns about health effects of over-scheduling and stress; studies show that long hours of homework increase risk of physical and mental health issues, like sleep deprivation, ulcers and headaches. MORE

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September 2, 2014, Tuesday

The “new math” curriculum is great — and nearly guaranteed to drive children and their parents understandably insane, because teachers don’t know how to teach it yet. Here’s what to do to help your child while they learn.

July 23, 2014, Wednesday

Parents feeling helpless when confronted with first-grade math work sheets are adding to the political debate about whether the Common Core is another way in which Washington is taking over people’s lives.